Prairie View, Texas vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 2.5% more expensive than Prairie View, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,262 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Prairie View, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is more expensive than Prairie View, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Prairie View, Texas
Prairie View, TX vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Prairie View, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower